Miss an option that used to be right there?
After upgrading to Windows 11, the simplified context menu can hide items you used to rely on, like Send to or a particular app's shortcut. Clicking Show more options restores the same full menu you are used to from earlier versions of Windows.
Other keyboard shortcuts are worth learning too
Once the full context menu is back within easy reach, it is worth pairing it with a few other everyday Windows shortcuts - clipboard history, virtual desktops, window snapping - since a handful of small habits like this add up to a noticeably faster workflow.
Frequently Asked Questions
It is annoying to click through every time - can the full menu just always show up?
Yes. Adding a specific value in the Registry Editor makes the full menu appear immediately every time, but editing the registry carries some risk, so approach it carefully if you are not used to changing system settings.
Does this also work outside File Explorer, like on the desktop?
Yes. The same trick works on the desktop or in any folder - right-click, then click Show more options to see the full menu.